annually
adverb
an·nu·al·ly
ˈan-yə(-wə)-lē 
-yü-ə-
: once a year : each year
an event that occurs annually
a report that's published annually
She spends about $1,000 of her own money annually on additional supplies, and doesn't hesitate to let the children know it.—
Michael Winerip
Michael WineripMore than 300,000 Americans undergo angioplasty annually to open clogged heart arteries and relieve chest pain.—Melissa Williams
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To run the program across the state, $22 million is needed annually; $16 million in state appropriations and $6 million in federal funding.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Final amounts have not been announced for 2026, but Bistodeau said the city expects to receive about $1 million annually for the foreseeable future.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent investigatory body convened annually to examine the operations of county and city government, school districts, special districts and other local public agencies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The topics can range from a big decision on the horizon, to how to handle a challenging team dynamic; and one to three times annually, the pair meets in person for full-day sessions, delving into the Knix founder’s childhood, as well as her future career goals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Final amounts have not been announced for 2026, but Bistodeau said the city expects to receive about $1 million annually for the foreseeable future.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The Civil Grand Jury is an independent investigatory body convened annually to examine the operations of county and city government, school districts, special districts and other local public agencies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The topics can range from a big decision on the horizon, to how to handle a challenging team dynamic; and one to three times annually, the pair meets in person for full-day sessions, delving into the Knix founder’s childhood, as well as her future career goals.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Annually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annually. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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